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Actor Devin Harjes, known for his roles in "Boardwalk Empire" and "Daredevil," died on Tuesday, a representative confirmed to NBC News.

It was in 2011 that he captivated audiences with his television debut, portraying the renowned boxer Jack Dempsey in two episodes of HBO's critically acclaimed series, Boardwalk Empire.

He was 41. Harjes’ death was announced via an obituary posted on his website. Harjes played boxing legend Jack Dempsey across two episodes of “Boardwalk Empire” Season 2.

In 2011, Harjes made his television acting debut in “Boardwalk Empire.” He played Jack Dempsey in two episodes of the crime drama series.

Harjes, who also practiced martial arts, was best known for playing boxer Jack Dempsey on Boardwalk Empire in a two-episode arc on the Prohibition-era gangster series.

Harjes, who was a native of Lubbock, Texas, played boxer Jack Dempsey in “Boardwalk Empire.” He also played Oscar, a nurse on Rikers Island in “Daredevil,” and Clyde, a guard at the bank ...